St Dunstan's College, LONDON
St Dunstan's College is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 18 in London. It has a Church of England religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in April 2024.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
St Dunstan's College in detail
St Dunstan's College in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Learn more about the College at one of our upcoming open events. Our Junior, Senior and Sixth Form offer a unique experience. I look forward to welcoming you to St Dunstan's for our Open Day or for a Discovery Tour very soon so that you can see for yourself."
The school runs after-school care.
Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 4 November 2026, an open day on Thursday 5 November 2026, an open day on Tuesday 10 November 2026 and an open day on Tuesday 17 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Lewisham
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for St Dunstan's College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to St Dunstan's College are Education-My Life Matters (0.6 miles, Good); Urban Mission School (1.5 miles, Good); Sydenham & Dulwich Girls GDST (1.9 miles, selective); and Colfe's School (2.2 miles, selective).
Education-My Life MattersUrban Mission SchoolSydenham & Dulwich Girls GDSTColfe's School
Where pupils go next
Of the 69 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 74% went on to university or other higher education and 9% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 257 pupils (20.8%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Catford, about 170 metres away (roughly a 2-minute walk).
15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Stanstead Road / St Dunstan's College, 100 metres away.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
23 April 2024
Short Visit
6 December 2021
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
12 November 2019
Short Visit
28 November 2017
Regulatory Compliance
15 March 2017
Inspection
1 January 2010
Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£21,900 to £29,169
depending on year group
| Reception, Years 1 & 2 | £21,900 a year |
| Year 3 | £23,367 a year |
| Years 4 & 5 | £25,047 a year |
| Year 6 | £27,591 a year |
| Senior School Years 7 - 13 | £29,169 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in London - 53 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for St Dunstan's College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Latest from St Dunstan's College
Sciences and the Arts both hit record highs for Year 11 2026
20 Aug 2026
Stellar A Level results for impressive 2026 Year 13 cohort
13 Aug 2026
St Dunstan's receives prestigious commendation from the Independent Schools of the Year Awards 2026
7 Jul 2026
St Dunstan's hosts community Alex Yee Triathlon
2 Jul 2026
Year 3 pupil Iona triumphs in ISEB 'Time to Write' Competition
30 Jun 2026
Year 2 pupils enjoy Group workshops at St Christopher's The Hall
29 Jun 2026
From St Dunstan's College's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with St Dunstan's College
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Dunstan's College.
- Munchkin Sports St Dunstan's College Holiday CampAt the school · Not yet graded
- Rainbow Afterschool Club720m away · Not yet graded
- Junior Adventures Group @ Holy Cross SE6840m away · Not yet graded
- Superkids Club Rushey Green890m away · Not yet graded
- Teachsport Stillness Juniors950m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 128
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 25
- Children hurt
- 12
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 128 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 25 serious and 103 slight.
12 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot, 3 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise.
20 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Lewisham is 75 (the median across 98 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
1,234 pupils
1,250 places
16 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - LONDON
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for LONDON
Across Lewisham council
Places available
2,238
Applications
2,828
Got 1st preference
63.5%
Got preferred school
91.4%
All secondary applications across Lewisham council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
257
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
20.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
1,234
Total Pupils
640
Boys
594
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about St Dunstan's College
What are GCSE results like at St Dunstan's College?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for St Dunstan's College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was St Dunstan's College last inspected?
St Dunstan's College is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in April 2024.
How many pupils go to St Dunstan's College?
St Dunstan's College has around 1234 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to St Dunstan's College?
St Dunstan's College is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does St Dunstan's College have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Munchkin Sports St Dunstan's College Holiday Camp (registered, not yet graded). There are 4 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near St Dunstan's College?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 128 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 25 serious and 103 slight. 12 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot, 3 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise. 20 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Lewisham is 75 (the median across 98 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Dunstan's College?
St Dunstan's College is at Stanstead Road, Catford, LONDON, SE6 4TY.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)